Yankees work to acquire Vernon Wells from Angels

Los Angeles Angels' Vernon Wells hits during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, March 2, 2013, in Phoenix. The Yankees were working on a deal to acquire the outfielder on Sunday.(AP Photo/Morry Gash)

TAMPA, Fla. -- Vernon Wells might become the latest addition to the New York Yankees' injury-depleted lineup.

As the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 in 10 innings Sunday behind a pair of Kevin Youkilis home runs, New York was negotiating with the Los Angeles Angels to acquire the outfielder.

A person familiar with the negotiations, speaking on condition of anonymity because talks were ongoing, said the sides had not yet agreed to the money that would be included in a trade. Wells is owed $42 million over the next two seasons.

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Yankees general manager Brian Cashman declined comment. Before the game, Cashman said captain Derek Jeter was likely to join Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira and Curtis Granderson on the disabled list at the start of the season.